Media Coverage for the National Association of Licensed Paralegals

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We list our media coverage here to document the increasing awareness of the paralegal profession in the public eye. In each section you will find articles and blogs that we have written across various legal platforms. Not only are they a good read, they also contain updates and demonstrate just how big the National Association of Licenced Paralegals has become. To read the articles please click on the publication house link which will take you through.

Does your employer have the legal right to ask you back to the office?

Amanda Hamilton, CEO of NALP, comments on Laura Hampson’s Yahoo! Lifestyle UK! article about returning to the office. Coverage in:

How to proceed if you want to re-negotiate your office lease

Amanda Hamilton, CEO of NALP, explains how SMEs can go about re-negotiating their office leases to best suit their needs. Coverage in:

Do you have the right to pay in cash?

Amanda Hamilton, CEO of NALP, comments on Jasmine’s MoneyMagpie article about when and if you have a right to pay with cash.

What can you do about your noisy neighbours?

Amanda Hamilton, CEO of NALP, explains how to go about dealing with noisy neighbours. What counts as noisy, what you can do and who to call. Coverage in:

Can employers force employees to take the COVID-19 vaccine?

Amanda Hamilton, CEO of NALP, answers any questions you could have about the COVID-19 vaccine and employment law as the UK seeks to return to work. Coverage in:

Amanda Hamilton talks about the paralegal profession in the time of COVID-19

Airing on Saturday, 13th February, Amanda Hamilton, CEO of NALP, will be talking to BBC Radio Ulster in a show about how the legal industry has been affected by COVID-19.

What you need to know about law when starting a business

This advice from Amanda Hamilton, CEO of NALP, will help anyone thinking of starting a UK-based online business. Coverage in:

What are your consumer rights?

Amanda Hamilton, CEO of NALP, explains exactly what rights you have when returning faulty or unwanted gifts and online purchases. Coverage in:

When is a paralegal preferable to a solicitor?

Amanda Hamilton, CEO of NALP, explains the differences between solicitors and paralegals and the situations in which a paralegal could be a better option. Coverage in:

The legal profession is failing people with mental health issues

One of our licensed paralegals, Caroline Spencer-Boulton, highlights the instinct failure by the legal profession in obtaining proper and full assessments of clients suffering from one or more mental health issues. Coverage in:

Legal education provider, BARBRI, enters a partnership with NALP and the University of Sussex

BARBRI is offering discounted course fees for their SQE prep course for Sussex Law students and NALP members to help open doors into the legal sector. Coverage in:

NALP responds to Mayson’s Independent Review of Legal Services Regulation

Amanda Hamilton explains how the existence of a self-regulatory body such as NALP can help protect individuals from unregulated legal services since the eradication of legal aid in the UK. Coverage in:

What are your legal obligations when selling online?

CEO of NALP, Amanda Hamilton, explains the legal obligations of businesses that plan to sell to the ever-growing online consumer market. Coverage in:

How can paralegals help law firms stay afloat during the lockdown?

With lockdown causing a lot more legal work, Amanda Hamilton, CEO of NALP, explains how employing more paralegals can help maintain profit margins when money is tight. Coverage in:

  • The New Law Journal: 6th November 2020
  • Legal Abacus: September/October 2020

How will Brexit affect the paralegal profession?

Amanda Hamilton, CEO of NALP, sets out how paralegal professionals and their clients could be affected by Brexit. Coverage in:

How to get work as a paralegal

Paralegal work offers the flexibility of working either for a company or as a freelancer. Amanda Hamilton illuminates some of the best ways of finding lucrative work in the profession. Coverage in:

Interview techniques for aspiring paralegals

The role of paralegals has become increasingly significant. But how should firms recruit them? Here are some top tips on interviewing candidates by Amanda Hamilton. Coverage in:

How to choose the right paralegal course for you

With the paralegal profession emerging as the fastest growing in the legal sector, it’s so important to choose the right course; one that is bespoke, fit for purpose and robust. Coverage in:

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National Association of Licensed Paralegals

NALP’s aim is to strengthen the voice of NALP Paralegals in the legal sector. For more information on how we do this: https://nationalparalegals.co.uk